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[5/7/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
Lucky Steppers
By Markie Bee
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As
people who know how to step, do we really know how lucky we really are?
For all the pronouncements in the news about how the economy is getting
better and the recession will end this year, all I can say is BULL! The
prices of our homes are still artificially high… that's not going to
change the fact that we paid too much in the first place and are stuck
with the bill. They bailed out the banks though. Millions of us lost our
jobs and more are out of jobs every day… That’s not going to change the
fact the recession gave business the opportunity to cut costs even more
by putting us on the streets. If I don't make money I starve, so do you,
and so will business. No matter the economy, we will step. People have
danced their way through the great depression, two world wars and seven
major recessions in modern history. Dance is a release, it's personal
and shared expression, it's enjoyable, and a way to get away from the
daily dose our reality brings to us. Many people have been through the
financial wringer, but it apparently doesn't matter because they can
step the night away and forget their troubles. We are seeing a
proliferation of weekly steppers sets and parties like never before. We
are facing the situation the only way it should be faced… That's head
on! Many people are working hard to make Chicago style stepping work in
their cities and towns. Go to the sets as customers and bring a friend.
That’s how you beat a bad recession. You spend some money and live the
good life no matter what is thrown in your path. Yes everything's more
expensive (I've been saying that for many years) but what can you do?
You can step and not think about it for at least the night or the
weekend. See how lucky you are? Share your thoughts, Hit the bar!
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Lucky Steppers
Sunshine Stepping at Club 142 in Hammond, IN with a variety of the stars
of the Chicago style stepping community including Steppin' James, Carlos,
Dominique, Johnny (JC) Carter, Royce Banks, Swan, and G. Porgie. The video
was shot freehand by Markie Bee (SteppersUSA.Com) live and unscripted after
Sunshine's Ladies Styling class.
Earl & Robin at the 219 Contest Finals
Take a look at our You Tube Steppers Video page and rate some videos (Seven pages now)
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The SteppersUSA Daily News and SteppersUSA.Com are both daily publications which update continually. We accept and publish Steppers classes and workshops, Daily events, weekly events, monthly events, special events, steppers news, requests for information which we can't answer but our visitors may have an answer to. All of this makes us the most complete listing of Steppers information available anywhere. Send your submissions and pluggers or flyers to us at pluggers@steppersusa.com
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Steppers History
If you or anyone you know has any photos, footage or information about or from any Steppers contests for the History of Stepping Project, I'd love to add it to what we have. It's Your History! OR If you have a personal recollection concerning stepping or if you care to help with the in any manner, please Send us an email.
Steppers Community Definition Added
Cross Reference Word Index Added
Multiple Definitions Added Definitions Page
2006 3-G's Contest results added Timeline Updated
Steppers Compete 2003 Timeline Updated
The Dungeon in Chicago in the 1970's See the Personal Recollections Page
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A Message To All Steppers (Click Here to View)
Please copy the message below and send it on to as many steppers as you can please!
This is an open message to ALL steppers. Please share it with as many people as possible.
As many of you may already know I started a new web site for the benefit of the greater steppers community. It's called History of Stepping Project. I wish to encourage you to add your knowledge to the timeline. If you know anything about stepping, please share this with the public on this site. We are looking for all information related to stepping from it's beginnings to the present. The information literally includes everything from clubs and bars which held steppers sets and parties to contests and the participants and results, to when different steppers organizations and classes started, who the instructors were and are; Musical bands, and artists, DJ's, radio and television personalities, Movies, videos, and photos… literally everything stepping.
Creating an accurate historic timeline will go a long way toward helping the community take the next step in its logical progression as it continues to grow nationwide and will become a valuable resource for all in the future.
Your input, your knowledge and your effort have made the dance what it is today. Don't you feel your place (and your organization's) in the timeline is well deserved? I do!
Please send an email to your members or readers inviting them to participate. Place a link on your web site also please. All support is appreciated!The effort requires more than just posting the information. The need for fact checkers, people willing to do some research exists in this important ongoing project. Just a few minutes a week can make a difference.
Thank You for your time!
Markie Bee
The History of Stepping Project -
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Thursday May 7, 2009
So You Think You Can Dance Contest (Every Thursday)
The Onyx Night Club
3120 W. Villard Ave. Milwaukee, WI
9pm - Until
Free
414-350-9476
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5:30pm - 11:00pm
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312-225-8100
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5047 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles CA
9pm - Until
Free
323-937-2822 theedaone@yahoo.com
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Bohemian Bar Grill
440 N Franklin Ave. Waukegan, IL
9:30pm - Until
Free
224-944-4387
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Club Ellery's
2008 Campbellton Rd Atlanta, GA
9:00PM - 3:00AM
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404-755-2040 or www.ellerysatlanta.com
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1505 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC
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capitalcitysteppers@yahoo.com
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1131 E. Sibley Blvd., Dolton, IL
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Mr. G's
1547 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL
7pm - Until
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773-416-5536
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